Horticulture Tech

Tropical Decor; Peerless Park (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Horticulture Technician position at Tropical Decor in Missouri focuses on meeting the horticultural needs of commercial clients and keeping plants, trees, and landscaped areas healthy and attractive. You will perform routine plant care, interact with customers, and assist with plant material deliveries.

Training is available for the right candidate; you will follow service schedules, work with exterior seasonal planting, and operate company tools and vehicles safely in a professional

Qualifications

• Horticulture, landscaping, nursery, or related experience preferred but NOT a must!
• Dependable and able to maintain a consistent schedule.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the horticulture needs of commercial clients.
• Maintain plants and trees using water, fertilizer, hand tools, and horticultural equipment.
• Perform watering, fertilizing, pruning, trimming, weeding, planting, and seasonal maintenance.
• Monitor plants and trees for pests, disease, damage, or other concerns.
• Communicate customer, plant, or landscape concerns to the Field Leader.
• Interact with clients in a courteous, professional, and informative manner.
• Complete scheduled services thoroughly and on time.
• Deliver plants & plant materials to existing clients
• Assist with exterior seasonal planting and watering as needed
• Safely operate and maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, professional work area and appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctual & dependable

Communication skills

Team player

Valid driver's license

Hand tools

Horticultural equipment

Tools

Hand tools

Horticultural equipment

Job description

Job Location: Valley Park, MO 63088
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $20.00
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

The Horticulture Technician is responsible for meeting the horticultural needs of commercial clients and maintaining healthy, attractive plants, trees, and landscaped areas. This position provides routine plant care, interacts with customers, delivers plants & plant materials, assists with exterior planting as needed, follows established service schedules, and communicates concerns to the Field Leader. We are willing to train the right candidate!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend to the horticulture needs of commercial clients.
• Maintain plants and trees using water, fertilizer, hand tools, and horticultural equipment.
• Perform watering, fertilizing, pruning, trimming, weeding, planting, and seasonal maintenance.
• Monitor plants and trees for pests, disease, damage, or other concerns.
• Communicate customer, plant, or landscape concerns to the Field Leader.
• Interact with clients in a courteous, professional, and informative manner.
• Complete scheduled services thoroughly and on time.
• Deliver plants & plant materials to existing clients
• Assist with exterior seasonal planting and watering as needed
• Safely operate and maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, professional work area and appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Horticulture, landscaping, nursery, or related experience preferred but NOT a must!
• Dependable and able to maintain a consistent schedule.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry plants, fertilizer, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and horticultural equipment